This place is a hidden treasure. Their donuts are some of the best, if not the best, that I have…read moreever had. The cakes and cupcakes are Amazing as well. The Apple Fritters are the best!

You MUST get here early to take full advantage of all the yummy goodness Fultondale Bakery has to…read moreoffer!!! I arrived at a little after 1:00 pm on a Saturday afternoon and they were already down to only a few donut twists and a few mini cake donuts. I got one of each and both were the perfect treat! Kathie , who happened to be the owner Julie's sister assisted me - she was extremely nice and engaging! She even threw in a complementary donut! She also informed me that I could call in to request they hold any of their baked goods for pick -up. I think this is a great way to gain new customers and to keep existing ones! I can certainly see why Fultondale Bakery is a well known staple in the area. It has a home style & cozy feel to it , which is very welcoming. The interior isn't very big but limited seating is available. The pricing menu is posted for all to see and the display cases are well lighted to show off all the yummy sweets! This was my first time visiting this bakery but it certainly won't be my last! I told the owner I would return and I plan on visiting again real soon!

I LOVE Monita's! They make special gluten-free donuts. No one around here does that for miles. I…read moremoved, so I now drive over an hour to get my donuts. I made a special order for my birthday and it was ready to go when I got there. I also love their themed donuts, which are so fun. Kiddos love to come here because they have a large selection. Cute space to sit outside and inside too when they aren't real busy.

Best donuts in Gardendale, so many unique donuts and other treats! Every thing looked so good and…read morefresh. The man helping us was so nice and described all the flavors to us!! I will definitely be back!

Pop donuts today. Pop donuts tomorrow. They will always be my fav!! The donuts & kolaches are…read moredelicious. I know a few people who claim they've had the best apple fritter from another donut shop in town. I disagree. Pop donut has THE BEST apple fritter in town! The service is always nice & professional. If you opt to sit inside, the shop has a few tables and it's a comfortable environment. Pro tip. Arrive early for the best selection to choose from.

Great donut place. Got the glazed, blueberry cake, cinnamon roll, and powdered sugar. All were as…read moreexpected from a yummy non chain placed but the powdered sugar was my fav!

Really good strawberry donut! Got to try it at my apartment and the lady that brought them was…read morereally nice! I'd go again for the strawberry, it's not too sweet, just perfect.

The burger was cold, and the fries were slightly warm at best. It could have been that they had a…read morelarge catering order. There were not many customers for lunchtime on a Friday.

Wanted to satisfy a sweet tooth and checked out what was near me with pastries available. After a…read moresearch I decided on this shop. I wanted a bite but not a lot so I got a lemon filled coated and a chocolate filled chocolate coated donut. It satisfied my craving and was just the right amount to suit a now and later situation. The clerk that waited on me was very helpful and answered my questions. The store is right on the main road with an open air atmosphere. I will return.

Speed of service is terrible! 5+ visits chillers weren't available for purchase. On specialty…read moredoughnut days they are always overly crowded and slow and don't have great variety to choose from. Doughnuts look a mess.

One of Birmingham's only true creameries, where they're making all the ice cream in house. I am a…read moreself proclaimed Ice Cream Snob, but Big Spoon checks all my boxes. Unique flavors, classic flavors, the smell of fresh waffle cones inside. Big Spoon does a ton of business, as they should. The location here in Avondale is great, but not super walkable from any really good restaurants. I would love to see them open another spot on 2nd Ave. I had the strawberry tres leches in a waffle cone and it was delicious. I appreciate the care and craft that went into making sure every bit down to the bottom of the cone had ice cream in it. 10/10.

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

This truck is so amazing! They serve a wide variety of desserts and drinks that are sure to impress…read moreyour tastebuds. My favorite bite was a thick slice of cake that had strawberries on it...I ate every bite! They also have hot n crispy churros if you want something not as sweet. It's a woman-owned biz ran by a super sweet mother/daughter duo and them and their team are always a joy to meet while ordering.

This is Pasteles La MoreliAna Pastries & Desserts Truck a Mexican owned food truck selling top…read moretheir pastries and desserts so you know I had to slide on over. I grabbed a stuff Churro filled from top to bottom with caramel and it was everything I wanted to be crispy on the out side with a chewy interior and it was so warm and delicious. A strong 9/10 I also grabbed a Tres Leches Cake because as yall know next to Red Velvet Cake this is my favorite cake and yall it was so good soft and moist pulling in at a 9.5/10 from me. Go follow their page to see where they are next because if I find them again I will break some laws driving just to get to them they are that good!

I've previously only ever been to Saturn for concerts, but there is so much more that this venue…read moreoffers. From local coffee, video and board games galore, a full bar (with THC and NA options, bless!), and a live music room, Saturn guarantees a fun outing. You could easily come here and not spend any money- simply sit back with friends and a board game, and your night doesn't have to cost a dime! My boyfriend and I hung out here for the evening playing Scrabble while nursing on a Seltzer. This is truly one of Birmingham's best spots, period. The inside is so unique and thoughtfully decorated. Birmingham is lucky to have a spot like Saturn!

Saturn is a cool venue! I forget about it , unfortunately! I was recently here for a MOTH event and…read moreI had a nice time. There isn't any food but there is an extensive drink menu. Pricing is decent. The staff were cool but not overly friendly. I feel like there is so much nostalgia here! Board games and old school video games are available. I have added Saturn to my list of places to frequent more in 2025. I don't recommend the frozen drinks , they weren't good to.

4.5 rounded to 5 bc the paella was good…read more We've been here before (yearssss ago) but found it underwhelming, but with the Bib Gourmand thought it about time to try it again. Glad we did. Had multiple dishes most all of which were good with the paella being a standout. The chocolate cake was also stellar. Service was adequate. Portions good for two, would def need more for group settings. Price was reasonable.

I've been hearing about this place for a long time, but never made it out - didn't think we'd…read morereally want to have two little ones tagging along here, and was definitely proven right - not the place for children. We came in and were sat promptly. We were seated near the open fire pit - so we got dinner and a show, and were definitely not cold! We did enjoy seeing all of the food and it might or might not have helped us make some choices. We ordered several of the plates. The choripan sandwich was great, and the beef fat candle was definitely as good as advertised. The chicken was really good, and I can see why it was recommended. We did order the steak, but it never came out, so we didn't get to try it out. They apologized to us, and we were ok with it since we had already had plenty of food. I'd definitely come back - after all, we still need to try out the hangar steak.